Serving the U.S. Army Japan community www.torii.army.milVOL. 38, NO. 45 Nove mber 1 8, 20 10 I NSIDE the TORII 2 News 4 Calendar 5 Community 6 Classieds 7 Sports 8 Travel Photo by Dustin Perry Net prot Hideyuki Yu sa, a maintenance worker assigned to the 78th Signal Battalion, returns a hit during the nal match of a table tennis tournament held Saturday at Yano Fitness Center. Y usa faced Haruo Harada, his co-worker and longtime opponent whom he lost to in February but narrowly defeated Saturday, three sets to two. Volu nteers sort holi day cards for Red Cross By Dustin Perry Torii EditorPhoto by Dustin Perry Barbara Wildy sorts holiday cards that will be sent to deployed servicemembers. A dozen Camp Zama volunteers sorted more than 5,000 holiday cards on Nov. 4 that were hand-drawn by children in the U.S. and are bound for deployed service- members, wounded warriors and military veterans. The American Red Cross here received several large boxes of the cards, but the amount was merely “the tip of the iceberg” of the estimated 1 million that are expected to be collected as part of the organization’ s “Holiday Mail for Heroes” program, said the ARC station manager. “It allows the American public to show their support to military members and their family members,” said Kenneth Romero. “It’s just to share some holiday cheer and thank them for the sacrices they make every day to serve our country.” The volunteers sorted the cards based on branch of service or whether they were addressed to wounded or veteran service- members. The cards are also screened to exclude any with questionable content, but the majority are fun to read due to their inherent innocence, said Romero. “The cards are timeless; when you get a card from a second-grader that has a little picture of the American ag and a Soldier orwishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, cards are just great gestures,” said Romero. The deadline to submit cards to Holi- day Mail for Heroes is Dec. 10. For more information on the program, visit www. redcross.org.
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Net protHideyuki Yusa, a maintenance worker assigned to the 78th Signal Battalion, returns a hit during the nal match of a table tennis tournament held Saturday at Yan
Fitness Center. Yusa faced Haruo Harada, his co-worker and longtime opponent whom he lost to in February but narrowly defeated Saturday, three sets to two.
Volunteers sort holiday cards for Red CrossBy Dustin Perry
Torii Editor
Photo by Dustin
Barbara Wildy sorts holiday cards thatbe sent to deployed servicemembers
A dozen Camp Zama volunteers sorted
more than 5,000 holiday cards on Nov. 4
that were hand-drawn by children in theU.S. and are bound for deployed service-
members, wounded warriors and military
veterans.
The American Red Cross here received
several large boxes of the cards, but the
amount was merely “the tip of the iceberg”
of the estimated 1 million that are expected
to be collected as part of the organization’s
“Holiday Mail for Heroes” program, said
the ARC station manager.
“It allows the American public to show
their support to military members and their
family members,” said Kenneth Romero.“It’s just to share some holiday cheer and
thank them for the sacrices they make
every day to serve our country.”
The volunteers sorted the cards based
on branch of service or whether they were
addressed to wounded or veteran service-
members. The cards are also screened to
exclude any with questionable content,
but the majority are fun to read due to their
inherent innocence, said Romero.
“The cards are timeless; when you get a
card from a second-grader that has a little
picture of the American ag and a Soldier or wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year, cards are just great gestures,”
said Romero.
The deadline to submit cards to Holi-
day Mail for Heroes is Dec. 10. For more
information on the program, visit www.
redcross.org.
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Volunteer instructor Kuniko Shibuya, top ri ght, teaches basic Japanese business phrases to s tudents in her class Nov. 1at Army Community Service here. Army Community Service Business Japanese class is being held every Wednesdafrom 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. until Dec. 15. This is a six-week introductor y cours e that is free to all Camp Zama communitmembers. Based on customer r equest, the course will be divided into basic and advanced categories.For more information or to sign up for the class, call 263-8327.
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IMCOM messageLt. Gen. Rick Lynch
Commander, Installation Management Command
Given the Army’s 235-year history,
“resiliency” is a relatively new word in our
vocabulary. We hear it often nowadays, from
the highest levels of leadership on down,
as we talk about how we are addressing
the effects of nine years of conict. There
may be a danger that someone will hear
the word once too often and tune it out as
the latest buzz word. However, we need to
keep talking about it until every member
of the Army community – every Soldier,
civilian and family member – hears it and
gets the message that we want them not
only to survive, but to thrive.
A dictionary denition of resiliency is,“the ability to recover from misfortune or
adjust easily to change.” When we in the
Army talk about resiliency, though, we are
talking about more than the ability to bounce
back from adversity.
We are also talking about the ability
to realize personal growth and develop-
ment in the face of challenging situations.
Resiliency is rooted in physical, mental
and spiritual tness. It is about nding the
balance in your life between work, family
and self, and living your dash – the line on
the tombstone between the dates of your
birth and death – to the fullest.
During the last nine years of conict,
our Soldiers, civilians and family members
have faced challenging situations, and in too
many cases, tragedy. Multiple deploymentsand too little dwell time have strained our
relationships. We can see the stress manifest
in rising rates of divorce, domestic violence,
suicide and other destructive behaviors. We
have to reverse the trends. We owe it to our
Soldiers, civilians and family members to
help them build the resiliency they need to
cope with their challenges and come out
stronger and better.
The Army is recognizing the stress and
strain on our forces and families. We are
making resiliency a priority and a part of
Army culture, and have taken a number of
steps to assess and build resiliency in our
Soldiers, civilians and family members.
One of the initiatives is the ComprehensiveSoldier Fitness program. The program is
designed to enhance the resilience, readi-
ness and potential of Soldiers, civilians
and family members by building strength
in every area of life – not just physical t-
ness, but also emotional, social, spiritual
and family tness.
CSF is mandatory for Soldiers, but
geared to the whole Army community,
with components for family members and
civilians as well. Soldiers, civilians and
family members begin with the Global
Assessment Tool, which measures strength
in ve areas. The GAT is located at the
CSF website,http://www.army.mil/csf . The
results of the assessment direct an individu-
alized training plan, which includes virtual
training, classroom training and supportfrom resilience experts. It is a long-term
program, meant to help every member of
our community succeed in his or her job
and grow personally.
Another resource that helps Soldiers,
civilians and family members build their
resiliency is the Army Wellness Center.
Like the CSF, wellness centers are focused
on prevention. They are focused on helping
individuals identify their problem areas
and make positive changes for their health
and well-being. Wellness center programs
include metabolic and tness testing, nutri-tion education, weight management, stress
management, and tobacco cessation.
One challenge for the Army is to make
sure that every member of the Army commu-
nity – including National Guard and Reserve
Soldiers, and family members who are not
located near an installation – has access to
the resources they need to build resiliency.
Every member needs to know what support
exists for them and where they can access
it. We have plenty of great programs and
services, such as the CSF program and Army
Wellness Centers, but we need to make sure
we are effective and efcient in delivering
them to the Army community members
who can use them.
In the spring I will be joining seniorcommanders and other Army leaders at Fort
Hood, Texas, to discuss the importance of
resiliency and the different ways we are
approaching the issue. We are meeting there
to take a look at a bricks-and-mortar model,
the Fort Hood Resiliency Campus. The
campus is a one-stop shop where Soldiers,
civilians and families can go to strengthen
their mind, body and spirit. Composed
of several buildings located next to each
other, the campus offers a comprehensive
array of services and programs, including
spiritual and physical tness programs, per -
sonal nancial assistance, culinary classes,
individual and family counseling, Warrior
Adventure Quest and family programs.
The symposium will also consider the
possibility of a virtual resiliency campus,which is in the beginning phases of concep-
tualization and development. The Inst
tion Management Command Headquar
Chaplain Ministry Team will demons
a virtual Spiritual Fitness Center, w
would be a core component of a vi
resiliency campus. The virtual Spir
Fitness Center will be accessible both
conventional website and in Second L
on the Army One Source Survivor Is
website. Both avenues will provide Sold
civilians and family members faith-
non-faith-based resources for building tspiritual tness.
The virtual campus merits serious
sideration. Like a physical campus, it w
offer a single point of access to assess n
and direct the individual to the best so
of help, but it would also be availab
Army community members anywhere
anytime. Ultimately, the symposium
consider what models of resiliency c
puses, virtual and physical, can be stand
ized to benet the whole Army.
The Army’s focus on resiliency is im
tant. It puts mental, emotional and spir
tness on par with physical tness, a
which we need to perform successful
also acknowledges that the Soldiers
make up our all-volunteer Army and family members need and want balanc
their lives.
It is easy to get knocked off-bal
by the challenges we face, which is
I encourage you to take the time to b
your resiliency and nd your balance.
said, you have to live your dash. For me
dash signies not only serving my cou
but even more importantly, being a husb
and father and making time for frie
When you are taking your last bre
you are probably not going to wish
spent more time working, but more
doing the things you enjoy and being
the people you love. Especially during
fast-approaching holiday season, take
time to do what recharges you, to spend
with those important to you, and ultimato live your dash well.
Building resiliency, restoring balance for Army family
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SCHOOL NEWSZama Child Development Center: 263-4992 F: Bring Your Teddy Bear Day
nv. 23: Library Time at Zama Library
nv. 24: Thanksgiving Luncheon with Families
n: th C p Z CdC w b cs nv. 25 26.
SHA Child Development Center: 267-6348 F: Fall Harvest Dance
nv. 24: Thanksgiving Luncheon
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26.
SaS op rc P g: Parents: Are you looking for programs that your
school-aged children can participate in? Children: Are you looking for things that will
keep you active and busy outside of the house? If so, then the Open Recreation Program
events are for you. School Age Services is offering open recreation opportunities in theweekday and Saturday afternoons for youth currently enrolled in grades one to six.
rgs: To register your child or for more information please stop by the CYS
Central Enrollment Registry Ofce in Bldg. 533 on Camp Zama, or call 263-4125 or
SAS at 267-6013.
John O. Arnn Elementary : 267-6602 PSCd Scg: Your child or someone else’s may qualify for Preschool Services
for Children with Disabilities. Screenings for children ages 3 to 5 are held twice a month
at AES to locate and identify children who may have developmental delays. Call Arnn
Elementary School at 267-6602 to make an appointment if you suspect your child has
a delay in language, physical, cognitive, social or adaptive behavior development. For
children under 3 years of age, call EDIS at 267-6545 to schedule an appointment.
GSp: DoDEA has implemented GradeSpeed in all fourth- through 12th-g
classrooms worldwide. GradeSpeed is a web-based program that enables parents to
in and view grade and attendance data for their students. GradeSpeed will be the o
authorized and supported grade book used by DoDEA employees in these grades.
All teachers have secure access to GradeSpeed through the use of an Internet web brow
Teachers use the grade book portion of GradeSpeed to enter assignments, grades an
maintain grade calculations. Teachers are also able to e-mail progress reports to par
through GradeSpeed. For more information, go to http://www.dodea.edu/back_to_sch
gradespeed.cfm or contact Brandy Bell, educational technologist, at brandy.bell@
dodea.edu.
Zama American Middle School : 263-4040 ddea Cs Ssfc Sv: The Department of Defense Educa
Activity has released its biennial Customer Satisfaction Survey, available to all parents
students (grades four through 12) now through Dec. 15. Soliciting valuable feedback four DoDEA students and parents, survey questions center around the types of progr
DoDEA schools currently provide to their clientele and the surveys take approxima
20 minutes to complete.
While the DoDEA Customer Satisfaction Survey remains voluntary and anonym
maximum participation is encouraged in order to obtain reliable and valid data. DoD
schools need stakeholder input to continually improve the quality of education prov
to students of military and civilian families. Survey responses will also help develop
next revision of the DoDEA Community Strategic Plan for DoDEA, years 2011-2
The survey is available at https://webapps.dodea.edu/CSS1011/ .
Zama American High School : 263-3181 Visit the Web at www.zama-hs.pac.dodea.edu/ for information pertaining to Z
American High School.
UpcomingOngoing Events
National Native American Heritage MonthDate: Friday, Time: 3 to 4 p.m.
Location: Community Activity Center
Theme: “Honoring Warriors”
Pet Holiday PicturesCome to the Camp Zama Veterinary Clinic and have
holiday-themed photos of your pets taken. Picture days
are: Dec. 10 and 17 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
No appointment necessary. Santa will be on location.
Tree-Lighting CeremoniesCamp Zama: Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Music and Theater
Workshop
Sagamihara Housing Area: Dec. 8 at 6 p.m.
Sagami General Depot: Dec. 9 at 6 p.m.
Post-Combat Stress SupportA special support group to assist those experiencingsymptoms of post-combat stress is offered from 11:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the community room atArmy Community Services. For more information, call
Gary Woods at 263-8091.
CLEP and DANTES Testing
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DefenseActivity for Non-traditional Education Support (DANTES)
testing sessions are held at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesdays.
To schedule an appointment, call 263-5379 / 4691 or e-mail
Communitywww.torii.army.mil TORII November 18, 2010
Roped inTim Snyder, a Webelos den leadeshows a group of Cub Scouts andother family members how to “ whiand fuse” the ends of a rope to prevenunraveling during a campout held Oc23 and 24 at Dewey Park here.
Forty-five Scouts, parents ansiblings attended the campout, whicincluded a ag ceremony, canoeing
hiking, an obstacle course, ag foot
ball and tug-of-war.The Scouts completed man
achievements required for variouranks and “belt loop” awards. (Photcourtesy of Jojen Tolentino)
Toys for Tots program k icks off in Okinaw aB ass m
Torii Station Public Affairs
KADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa – Ma-
rines hosted the Toys for Tots campaign
kickoff event, which took place Nov. 7 at
the Kadena Base Exchange.
The III Marine Expeditionary ForceBand played Christmas jingles while chil-
dren visited and chatted with Santa. Army
representatives Maj. Jerry Willis and Sgt.
Maj. Birdel Campbell, the 10th Support
Group S3 support operations ofcer and
sergeant major, respectively, attended and
showed their support for the event.
The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps
Toys for Tots program in Okinawa, which
will continue until Dec. 25, is to collect
new, unwrapped toys and distribute them as
Christmas gifts to needy children in military
and local communities. Donation boxes
have been placed at various base exchanges,
units, banks and chapels throughout Oki-
nawa, including Torii Chapel.
Lt. Col. Garrett Miller, Toys for Tots
program manager, welcomed the small
crowd inside the exchange.
“Your small donation can make a huge
impact to the children,” said Miller. “The
donated gifts will be rst given to the chil-
dren in our military communities, and also
the Okinawan children in local orphanages
and schools. It will not only benet the
military communities, but also provide a
great opportunity to deepen relations with
the Okinawan communities as well.
“I would like to thank our sister service
counterparts for the support we receive
every year,” added Miller. “We encourage
volunteers – not only our young Marines,
but also family members, Boy Scouts,
Girl Scouts, and Sailors, Soldiers, and Air-
men – to come on out and help us collect
donations.”
The Toys for Tots program supports the
Army Community Service’s Angel Tree pro-
gram in Okinawa, said Debbie Perry, ACS
Financial Readiness program manager.
“The ACS Angel Tree program enhances
the holidays for Army children on Okinawa
by distributing donated gifts to lower-
enlisted Army families in need,” said Perry,
Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher
Santa Claus hands out candy canes to children d uring the Toys for Tots kicko ff event held Nov. 7 at the Kadena Base in nawa, Japan. The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots progr am, which will continue until Dec. 25, is to collect nunwrapped toys and distribute them as Christmas gifts to needy children in military and local commun ities.
adding that ACS is seeking volunteer
help wrap gifts on Dec. 13 and 14.
For more information on volunteering
the Toys for Tots program, call 645-8
For more information on the Angel T
Program, call Perry at 644-4378.
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Appropriated Fund (APF) and NonappropriatedFund (NAF) job announcements and applicationinstructions are available athttp://cpol.army.mil. For questions regarding APF vacancies, pleasecall 263-3608. NAF MWR job announcementsand required forms are also available at http://
www.usarj.army.mil/information/zama/employ.htm. For questions regarding NAF vacancies, please call 263-5800.
Non-appropriated fund Pacic Stars & Stripes job announcements are available online athttp://cpol.army.mil. For more information, call
the Job Information Center at 229-3163.
Japanese national position vacancies are postedon the Internet at http://www.usagj.jp.pac.
army.mil/ima/sites/jeso/rp_jjobs_list_j.asp. Application forms are available on the samesite. Selection status can also be checked. For more information, call 263-3325.
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akt g: 4 months old long coat Akita pu(large breed) is looking for loving homedetails e-mail [email protected]
anm ptn: Dogs and cats are avaifor adoption at the Camp Zama Veterinary CFor more information, call 263-3875.
ZCsa’ et Mt Wt shp: located behindthe dry cleaners on Camp Zama, carries vintageJapanese items and collectibles. Store hours areevery Tuesday and the 2nd and 4th Saturday’sof the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Protsfrom the shop go back to the community inscholarships and welfare grants. For additionalinformation please call 263-5533. Stop on byand check it out.
JaPaNese sPoUse ClUB: Would you liketo socialize with other Japanese spouses, learnmore about being a military spouse, share your experiences and support with others? If so, pleasecall Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail jsczama@gmail.
com for more information.
Rising Sun Lodge 151, F&AM. Stated Meeting1st Thursday of every month at the Masonic Bldg,Sagami Depot. For more information contact:[email protected]; website: risingsunlodge151.com; or call Dave 080-3467-7881.
fUReai, Jpn Prnn Nwttr is issued and distributed electronically. Thisnewsletter is for MLC/MC/IHA personnel and
Bby ttr: Seeking a babysitter who is willingto watch my 1-year-old overnight at our house.
Our house is It is about a minute out gate 4.If you are interested, please call Scott at 090-8513-6274.
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src Cntr : Volunteer opportunities areavailable in the USAGJ Postal Service Center,we will provide you with valuable training in PostOfce and Unit Mailroom operations. Pleasecontact Army Community Services at 263-8087for details and assistance on volunteering your services.
engh tchr: A small off-post homeschool(about 200 students) near Sagami Depot.First time teachers welcome! Classes availableMon. – Thu. 1pm to 9pm ( No weekends or
Fridays!) Call for details. Derek PartingtonEnglish School, home 042-756-4483; cell090-3082-4439 or E-mail: partngtn@jcom.
home.ne.jp
engh tchr: Sagami Home EnglishSchool is looking for Native English speakers toteach English in their homes on the weekends.Please contact Tammy DeYoung at: [email protected]
Prt-tm engh tchr: Pay is ¥ 16,000 towork four times per month. Two Mondays from4 – 6:10 p.m., one Tuesday from 9 – 10 p.m. and
Rcrtn atnt (lgur), RD, Flex, NF-02, $9.29, Close: Open until lled
a T Cutmr src Rprntt @ Cmp Zm: Requirements are: Must be 20years old. Must have a High School Diploma.Must be a US Citizen or Resident Alien w/ GreenCard for US. Must have knowledge of BasicComputer Systems and know how to use the MSOfce Suite (Word, Excel & Access). ForwardResumes to [email protected]. Position to begin rst week of August for training with the store Grand Opening on 16August 2010.
ant-Trrrm/frc Prtctn ntructr
wnt. Positions are available with FirearmsAcademy of Hawaii, Inc. Duties includeinstruction of marksmanship, watch standingand tactical team movements. Position locationis Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Marksmanshipinstructor experience is a must. Tactical teammovement experience is desired. Qualied
candidates may call Christopher at 243-6171 or send resume to [email protected].
subt tut tchr: Zama AmericanHigh/Middle School are currently acceptingapplications for substitute teachers. U.S.citizenship and a high school diploma or GEDare required. For more information or anyquestions, please call 263-4005.
Phyc Thr pt, intrmtt nt (240 hur ):
Provides physical therapy service in the areasof physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients rangingfrom adolescence to the very elderly. Must havelicense to practice physical therapy in the U.S.This is a contract positions open to SOFA status
applicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu. [email protected]. ALL applicants shallregister in the Central Contractor Registration(CCR) at www.ccr.gov.
Phyc Thrp t, intrmttnt (240 hur):
Provides physical therapy service in the areasof physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients rangingfrom adolescence to the very elderly. Must havelicense to practice physical therapy in the U.S.This is a contract positions open to SOFA statusapplicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu. [email protected]. ALL applicants shallregister in the Central Contractor Registration(CCR) at www.ccr.gov.
one Friday from 7 – 8 p.m. Located 15 minutesdriving distance from SHA in Minami-Rinkanarea. For more information, E-mail Kaz at [email protected] .
instructors to teach sewing, water color painting,washi paper craft and/or acrylic paint arts. Also
looking for contracted framer who has at least
three years experience in framing production.
For more information, call Nodera-san at 263-
4412.
intructr: If you interested to teach Hula, Jazz,Piano, Drum classes please contact CommunityActivity Center at 263-8892 or 3939
JaPaNese visa assisTaNCe: I am in the process of preparing the paperwork to sponsor my new Filipino wife for a Japanese TouristVisa. If you have been thru this process, pleasecall Jeff at 090-9102-2117
ATTENTION
Due to the recent contract with Allied Telresidential phone numbers with 263-, 267-268- prexes have changed. If you are currerunning a classied ad in the Torii that lisout-of-date residential number as a poincontact and would like to change it to yourextension, send an e-mail to tetsuo.nakahar
us.army.milwith the updated phone numberTorii staff will work to ensure these changereected in future issues of the publication
4BR 2 Bth hm: minutes from Camp Zama.Many additions and renovation work. Closeto everything! 29.8 million yen. Call Bob [email protected] (4)
US personnel who have Japanese subordemployees. It is available at https://intrzama.army.mil/?linkid=fureai.
Tb Tp Mntur: Do you play Warham40K or Fantasy? Other miniature games? contact me and let’s roll some dice! Please eJames @ [email protected]
sh rpr: A cobbler is available on Zam building 378. They are open from 11 a.m p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays.
sprt Pht Wnt: The Torii Newspwants to publish your action sports photosports of all ages, all seasons. To showcase team or your child’s team, e-mail your diaction sports photos less than two weeks(with captions) in .jpg format of 3mb or mto [email protected].
Ctrng src: The Catering Ofcopen Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 - 5:30 p.m., plus it is open on Wednesdayappointment only. For additional informaand assistance, please call at 263-4204.
PWoC Bb stuy Thury mr nng W
Cr r m 9:30 – 11:30m.: Needs to be Ccertied and rst aid-certied. Paid position.Camp Zama Chapel at 263-3955.
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Your Weekly Dose
Sports Briefs
Free seasonal u vaccine available
g 6 mnth n up : DoD ID card requVaccines are limited until all shipmentsreceived. For more information, contactImmunization staff at 263-4838.Hur: Monday through Wednesday and Fr8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday: 1 p.m. Patients must be signed in 15 minutes
to closing time to receive their vaccination
Access to care at BG Sams U.S. AHealth Clinic is available 24/7. The clinic iopen 24/7 but our triage line is available 2When calling the clinic at 263-4127, our will notify a provider who will call you bThe provider will advise you if you can waitthe clinic opens, or if you need to seek med
care elsewhere.
Recently we have noticed an increascalls to the “911” number. This is the egency number which activates the MPsambulance, EMTs and translators. If you a life-threatening medical emergency, call “on post or “119” off post. If you are feelingor have an injury that does not meet the crifor life, limb or eyesight, call the clinic at 4127 and push option 1 for triage nurse or medical advice. Our provider on call will adyou on what options are available.
CZGC Turkey ShootThe “Turkey Shoot,” an 18-hole, individ
stroke golf tournament, is schedule
be held Saturday at the Camp Zama G
Course. Tee times are scheduled to b
at 6:30 a.m. An awards presentation
Thanksgiving lunch buffet will be
following the tournament. For m
information, call 263-3694.
Singles Badminton TournameA singles badminton tournament is sc
uled to be held Nov. 27 at Yano Fitn
Center. The event is open to all SOFA-st
personnel, family members (18 years of
and older and not in high school), mil
retirees, JGSDF and MLC employees in
Camp Zama community. There is no e
fee to participate. Register at the Yano
ness Center issue counter by 9 p.m. on N
26. There will be both men’s and wom
divisions. For more information, call 2
4664 or 263-7980.
Free Fitness ClassesA variety of free tness classes are off
at Yano Fitness Center:
supr Crcut C: Monday and Wedday, noon to 12:30 p.m. Friday, 5:30
p.m.
Unt PT Trnng: Tuesday, 6:30 to
a.m. (Call tness coordinator at 263-5
four weeks in advance to reserve time
and program request.)
Pt: Tuesday, beginning at 9 a.m.
Hgh intnty n Cr Trn
Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
TBC Yg: Friday, beginning at noon
Prn Trnng/Cnuttn: L
ited days and times, by appointment o
For more information or to make an app
ment, call 263-4664 or 263-5656.
Kadena Special Olympics celebrates athletes
EVERYONE’S A WINNER:
By Chp sttz
10th Support Group Public Affairs
TORII STATION, Okinawa – The sta-dium at Kadena Air Base’s Risner Fitness
Complex was lled with cheers and laughter
Nov. 6 from the more than 800 athletes, their
families and friends, and 3,000 American
and Japanese volunteers during the 11th
annual Kadena Special Olympics.
This year, more than 300 Soldiers and
family members from the Army on Okinawa
volunteered to be “huggers,” ag carriers
and work logistical issues during the event.
They volunteered hundreds of hours in the
planning, fund development, water distribu-
tion, entertainment, and working to ensure
that every athlete and artist could compete
in their respective event as a winner.
“KSO is about the opportunity to cel-
ebrate the athletes,” said Maj. Gary Beard,executive ofcer for 1st Battalion, 1st Air
Defense Artillery Regiment. “For that day,
they are dened by what they can do, not
their limits. It is always touching to see the
joy on the faces of the athletes and their
families throughout the whole day.”
“Throughout the day, I saw Soldiers
truly invested in the success of the ath-
letes,” added Beard. “Whether they were a
hugger or helping run an event, the athlete
they were helping was the most important
person in that Soldier’s world. We are all
better people today because of what we all
did [during the event], and our community
is stronger for it as well.”
Photo by Staff Sgt. Kathryn Virrey
Pfc. Michael J. Koory, right, assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery, volunteered as a “ hugger” during th e 11thannual Kadena Special Olympics on Nov. 6. He spent the entire day with Naho, left, a 16-year-old special-needs athlete.
Athletes competed in various events to
include track and eld, wheelchair softball
toss, tennis, basketball, ground golf, soccer
skills, disc toss, and standing long jump.
Rui Ramos, a former Team Japan soccer
star, was there to support the athletes by
participating in events such as the 20-meter
dash and oor hockey.
According to the organization’s website,
the Special Olympics provide “year-round
sports training and athletic competition for
children and adults with intellectual disabili-
ties, giving them continuing opportunities
to develop physical tness, demonstrate
courage, experience joy and participate
in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship
with their families, other Special Olympics
athletes and the community.”
Photo by Chip Steitz
(From left): Sgt. Patrick Odhiambo and 1st Lt. Philip Maciejewski run alongsid eparticipants in the 11th annual Kadena Special Olympics held Nov. 6 at Kadena AirBase in Okinawa. More than 800 athletes competed in a variety of events.
8/3/2019 Torii U.S. Army Garrison Japan weekly newspaper, Nov. 18, 2010 edition
Hiroshima, located nearly ve hours from Camp Zama by shinkansen (bullet train), is a dynamic city thriving with energy on a bustling ec
omy.
At one time, Hiroshima was home to actors, craftsmen and music lovers during the Edo period. It was the principal castle town of the Chugo
Shikoku region.
Hiroshima: A city rebornToii Stff rpot
After the Meiji Restoration of 1867, Hiroshima became the seat of government for the Hiroshima Prefecture. Lat
was known for its strong reputation in education, and it took on a leading role in military commerce and industry.
At that time, Hiroshima was a city of schools and shopping districts nestled on a green delta lled with towering tr
The mountains, the sea and two rivers embraced the region, making it an ideal place to live, work and play.
However, the start of WWII in 1941 would soon change the fate of Hiroshima forever. When the battle in the Europ
Theater ended in 1945, the Pacic front continued.
After much hesitation and deliberation, the Allied Forces had to put an end to the war once and for all.
On August 6, 1945, the world’s rst atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. The bomb impacted the lives of
city’s 350,000 populace. Thousands died, while those who did not experience the blast rst-hand had to return hom
rubble.
Turning a bad situation around for the worse, a raging typhoon hit the city a month later, submerging bomb she
and shacks into water. Some survivors gave up living in the city to return to the countryside, many of whom died l
from bomb-related radiation diseases.
Those who did not want to give up on living in Hiroshima persevered to the end. Hiroshima has since been reborn
a modern city full of life and culture. The rst of the ofcial reconstruction efforts began in 1946. Many schools, hosp
and businesses soon followed.
Today, public transportation in Hiroshima is quite robust. If you can think of the place, then you’re sure to get th by subway, train or cable car.
The subway and train system runs much like they do here in the Kanagawa Prefecture. However, the cable car sys
is probably the most scenic way to travel around Hiroshima.
The cable cars are set on tracks laid into the streets so passengers travel alongside automobile trafc. It’s like rid
on a one-track bus, but it’s roomier and a fun way to see the city.
Known landmarks standing strong today in Hiroshima include: Hiroshima Castle, Hiroshima Municipal Baseball
dium, Peace Memorial Park and the A-bomb dome, which serves as a grim reminder of that dreadful day 62 years a
Peace Memorial Park is home to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum which showcases many exhibits of the
before, during and after the bomb. Among the most moving exhibits is a young boy’s tricycle rusted out, yet still int
Each year, Hiroshima residents hold a memorial peace ceremony by gathering at the Peace Memorial Museum
8:15am - the exact time the bomb hit. Sirens sound all over the city and the Bell of Peace rings out in Peace Memo
Park. Visitors and local residents pause to observe a moment of silence. The names of bomb survivors who have die
the last year are added to the cenotaph. Activists and politicians alike use the occasion to cal
peace, and the elimination of nuclear weapons. At night, 10,000 paper lanterns are set adrif
commemorate A-bomb victims, best viewed at the junction of Motoyasu and Honkawa river
Getting there: If you don’t enjoy heavy trafc and getting lost in a foreign country, then it w
be best to travel to Hiroshima by shinkansen. Zama International Tours & Travel offers a honational and international tours at affordable prices. Many of the packaged tours include round
tickets for the bullet train and a two-night stay in a Japanese hotel located close to the train stat
However, if you’re into exploring on your own, go with what’s called the “free plan.” That w
you’re not stuck to a specic time schedule with a tour guide and a large group of other peop
For more information on Zama ITT, call 263-5273 / 4059 or visit http://zamaitt.com.
